Homemade Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets are as much fun to make as they are to eat!
I love making them, they're a little surprise bundle that the kids go crazy over along with the entire family.
Fun for back to school, after road trips, game day and so much more!
I usually love to make quick foods in cupcake tins like breakfast biscuits, but these were so much easier!
They are so versatile and perfect just about anytime you need a quick meal all in one crispy neat package!
I make quite a few at a time and freeze them, so when I am pressed for time (which is quite often) then I just reheat them.
These are perfect when I need something on the run, on the way to the beach, when someone is hungry in a pinch, with a new and creative idea almost every time.
The best part is how economical these are to make as most of the fillings we use are leftovers!
These are so much healthier done in the air fryer, baked or in a toaster oven.
So many possibilities to choose from whether you fill them with fruits for a sweet treat or making them for a quick dinner.
I always keep a few ingredients on hand that aren't perishable to make a quick hot pocket.
Using low carb tortilla shells are a healthy alternative and really tasty!
Scroll down to my recipe card for all these great ideas!
If you are looking for easy, quick and economical, you just hit the jackpot.
They're perfect for road trips, game day, parties and done in no time.
The use of leftovers make them economical and I just love repurposing leftovers for these filling ideas!
These little tortilla filled bundles are perfect for busy on the go families.
You can make the fillings from sweet to savory for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and even desserts.
Kids just love them for back to school lunches or a quick breakfast all in one hot pocket breakfast treat.
They sure pack a lot of great flavors and a great way to use up leftovers you may have.
Assembly is easy starting with a low carb flour tortilla and your favorite filling and some shredded cheeses.
We love tortilla wraps so these are a bonus being air fried and hot!
That's it, you're on your way to making a low-carb treat for in minutes.
Anything you can create will be delicious when baked or air fried with this crispy outer shell and all that melted cheese oozing out.
These taste great just the way they are, or dress them up with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, jalapenos and make a whole meal in itself if using a chili filling or even any meat fillings.
How versatile are these?
Oh my goodness!
The skies the limit.
Really whatever is in your fridge can go in the middle of these!
Bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chips are another favorite quick dessert my kid's love!
Late-night snacks and even using simple ingredients like apples and cream cheese fillings to satisfy a sweet tooth in a moments notice!
Just get creative.
Note: For leftover casseroles fillings, they need to be a thicker style IE chili, stews, as too much liquid will ruin the pockets. Always add cheeses to those fillings.
Quesadilla
Any shredded cheeses, jalapeno peppers, olives or whatever cooked meats you like.
Garnish after cooked with shredded lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream
Steak and Beef
Sliced leftover roast beef or steak can be used for Philly tortilla wraps just add onions, peppers, and cheeses.
Rotisserie chicken:
Ceasar style wraps with dressing: cooked chicken shreds of Parmesan cheese and romaine lettuce
Buffalo chicken hot pockets; cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese chopped and sharp cheddar
Cordon Blue: ham, cheese, cooked chicken
Leftover Hamburgers and Hotdogs:
Cheesedogs: Hotdogs sliced with shredded cheese or a dollop of chili for chili cheese dogs
Hotdogs cut up with sauerkraut, Dubliner cheese shredded, spicy brown mustard
Cheeseburgers, leftover hamburger cut up, shredded cheese, add some condiments of choice
Pork Ideas
Shredded pulled pork hot pockets with barbecue sauce and shredded cheese
Pork with apple slices, sharp cheddar
Shredded pork with Asian sauce and shredded cheese of choice
Sweet Things
Nutella
Peanut butter and jelly
Slices of apples and caramel
Raspberries or other fruit with cream cheese
Bananas, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
Here is a solution I use when making an assortment of all different fillings.
You need to mark them with a vegetable of some kind, whatever you have.
Tuna, I add a slice of pickle on top with a toothpick.
Chicken, I use black olives with a toothpick.
You get the ideas, just add some kind of markers on top so you know what they are.
The first time I did this for breakfast, my son got the chili filled and was pretty shocked it was egg-filled!
I was making all the different ones for the freezer unmarked!
After filling in the center of each tortilla of filling choices, fold both sides to the center and then the two opposites to make your pocket.
Place seam side down on either parchment paper if baking or oil sprayed air fryer basket.
These are very hot fillings, cool before eating for at least 4 minutes.
These are deliciously baked, air fried (and although not my choice you can microwave these for 30 seconds for a quick alternative) and done in no time at all.
Use low carb tortilla or make your own homemade.
If freezing you can reheat your hot pockets using them wrapped in foil in a toaster oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, unwrapped in an air fryer for 2 minutes, or the wrapped in foil in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Substitute yogurt if using salad dressing for toppings or in a filling for flavor.
Low fat cream cheese also works great to bind your ingredients together.
Boil boneless chicken breasts to have chicken available for any fillings.
It's ok if you don't have an air fryer, baked is fine.
Of course, you can fry them, but these are made low carb and healthy.
Adapt to your favorite cooking method.
The outside is crispy and perfectly browned and they taste fried without the extra calories.
Warning, the inside is extremely hot!
Let cool or cut in half before serving.
These will cook quickly so keep an eye on them and check them at 3 to 4 minutes.
Air fryer wattage varies.
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Cupcake Quiche
Panko Roasted Eggplant
Zucchini Pizza
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No matter what kind of filling you pick, there is something for everyone here to enjoy.
My personal favorite is the pepperoni pizza style with mozzarella, pepperoni and that's it easy peasy!
Make everyone get in on the fun and start making healthier homemade hot pockets.
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I love making them, they're a little surprise bundle that the kids go crazy over along with the entire family.
Fun for back to school, after road trips, game day and so much more!
I usually love to make quick foods in cupcake tins like breakfast biscuits, but these were so much easier!
They are so versatile and perfect just about anytime you need a quick meal all in one crispy neat package!
I make quite a few at a time and freeze them, so when I am pressed for time (which is quite often) then I just reheat them.
These are perfect when I need something on the run, on the way to the beach, when someone is hungry in a pinch, with a new and creative idea almost every time.
The best part is how economical these are to make as most of the fillings we use are leftovers!
These are so much healthier done in the air fryer, baked or in a toaster oven.
So many possibilities to choose from whether you fill them with fruits for a sweet treat or making them for a quick dinner.
I always keep a few ingredients on hand that aren't perishable to make a quick hot pocket.
Using low carb tortilla shells are a healthy alternative and really tasty!
Scroll down to my recipe card for all these great ideas!
Great Anytime
If you are looking for easy, quick and economical, you just hit the jackpot.
They're perfect for road trips, game day, parties and done in no time.
The use of leftovers make them economical and I just love repurposing leftovers for these filling ideas!
These little tortilla filled bundles are perfect for busy on the go families.
You can make the fillings from sweet to savory for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and even desserts.
Kids just love them for back to school lunches or a quick breakfast all in one hot pocket breakfast treat.
They sure pack a lot of great flavors and a great way to use up leftovers you may have.
Assembly is easy starting with a low carb flour tortilla and your favorite filling and some shredded cheeses.
We love tortilla wraps so these are a bonus being air fried and hot!
That's it, you're on your way to making a low-carb treat for in minutes.
Anything you can create will be delicious when baked or air fried with this crispy outer shell and all that melted cheese oozing out.
Ingredients to keep on hand
- scrambled eggs
- chopped fruits
- cream cheese
- peanut butter and jelly
- Nutella
- cooked meats IE ham, pepperoni, cooked bacon, canned meats of any kind leftover, tuna, boiled boneless chicken or rotisserie chicken off the bone
- shredded or sliced cheeses any kinds
- salad dressings, sour cream, taco sauce, marinara sauce, buffalo chicken sauce, barbecue sauce
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes, peppers, olives or other raw vegetables you like for garnish
- leftovers IE: chili, stews, leftover rotisserie chicken, and/or (cooked beef, pulled pork, burgers, hotdogs, etc) or anything that can be used as a filling
Toppings
These taste great just the way they are, or dress them up with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, jalapenos and make a whole meal in itself if using a chili filling or even any meat fillings.
How versatile are these?
Oh my goodness!
The skies the limit.
Really whatever is in your fridge can go in the middle of these!
Bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chips are another favorite quick dessert my kid's love!
Late-night snacks and even using simple ingredients like apples and cream cheese fillings to satisfy a sweet tooth in a moments notice!
Just get creative.
Suggestions for Fillings
Note: For leftover casseroles fillings, they need to be a thicker style IE chili, stews, as too much liquid will ruin the pockets. Always add cheeses to those fillings.
Quesadilla
Any shredded cheeses, jalapeno peppers, olives or whatever cooked meats you like.
Garnish after cooked with shredded lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream
Steak and Beef
Sliced leftover roast beef or steak can be used for Philly tortilla wraps just add onions, peppers, and cheeses.
Rotisserie chicken:
Ceasar style wraps with dressing: cooked chicken shreds of Parmesan cheese and romaine lettuce
Buffalo chicken hot pockets; cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese chopped and sharp cheddar
Cordon Blue: ham, cheese, cooked chicken
Leftover Hamburgers and Hotdogs:
Cheesedogs: Hotdogs sliced with shredded cheese or a dollop of chili for chili cheese dogs
Hotdogs cut up with sauerkraut, Dubliner cheese shredded, spicy brown mustard
Cheeseburgers, leftover hamburger cut up, shredded cheese, add some condiments of choice
Pork Ideas
Shredded pulled pork hot pockets with barbecue sauce and shredded cheese
Pork with apple slices, sharp cheddar
Shredded pork with Asian sauce and shredded cheese of choice
Sweet Things
Nutella
Peanut butter and jelly
Slices of apples and caramel
Raspberries or other fruit with cream cheese
Bananas, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
They all look the same!
Here is a solution I use when making an assortment of all different fillings.
You need to mark them with a vegetable of some kind, whatever you have.
Tuna, I add a slice of pickle on top with a toothpick.
Chicken, I use black olives with a toothpick.
You get the ideas, just add some kind of markers on top so you know what they are.
The first time I did this for breakfast, my son got the chili filled and was pretty shocked it was egg-filled!
I was making all the different ones for the freezer unmarked!
Tips PLEASE READ
- Use around 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling
- Don't overfill the tortilla
- Always place filling in the center
- Seam side down, to prevent opening and filling spillage
- Always use butter or another flavored spray for crispier flaky pockets before cooking
- For easy cleanup in the oven, place on parchment paper
- If baking in the oven oil spray then bake at 400 degrees for around 10 minutes, keep checking for how brown they are
- (remember everything is cooked but the tortilla for filling)
- Use vegetables to mark them when making assorted fillings
- If using an air fryer check the tortilla at 3 minutes, mine took a total of 7 minutes to brown
- If freezing place on a cookie sheet, freeze and add to freezer bags sheet wax paper or parchment between each. Thaw in refrigerator overnight or reheat in foil-wrapped.
Folding Seam Down
After filling in the center of each tortilla of filling choices, fold both sides to the center and then the two opposites to make your pocket.
Place seam side down on either parchment paper if baking or oil sprayed air fryer basket.
These are very hot fillings, cool before eating for at least 4 minutes.
Healthier Hot Pockets
These are deliciously baked, air fried (and although not my choice you can microwave these for 30 seconds for a quick alternative) and done in no time at all.
Use low carb tortilla or make your own homemade.
If freezing you can reheat your hot pockets using them wrapped in foil in a toaster oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, unwrapped in an air fryer for 2 minutes, or the wrapped in foil in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Substitute yogurt if using salad dressing for toppings or in a filling for flavor.
Low fat cream cheese also works great to bind your ingredients together.
Boil boneless chicken breasts to have chicken available for any fillings.
Easy and Quick
It's ok if you don't have an air fryer, baked is fine.
Of course, you can fry them, but these are made low carb and healthy.
Adapt to your favorite cooking method.
Air Fried Flavor
The outside is crispy and perfectly browned and they taste fried without the extra calories.
Warning, the inside is extremely hot!
Let cool or cut in half before serving.
These will cook quickly so keep an eye on them and check them at 3 to 4 minutes.
Air fryer wattage varies.
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Fun for the Whole Family
No matter what kind of filling you pick, there is something for everyone here to enjoy.
My personal favorite is the pepperoni pizza style with mozzarella, pepperoni and that's it easy peasy!
Make everyone get in on the fun and start making healthier homemade hot pockets.
Yield: 10
Homemade Hot Pockets
prep time: 5 Mcook time: 7 Mtotal time: 12 M
These are easily baked or air fried hot pockets made with Low Carb flour tortilla. Here are many suggestions from sweet to savory filling ideas. Perfect for back to school, lunches, snacks and even game day events! Leftovers never tasted so good!
ingredients:
- Low Carb Flour Tortilla
- Butter flavored oil spray
- Tools Needed
- Baking Pan
- Optional Cooking Methods: Air Fry, toaster oven, or oven-baked
- or microwaved
- Filling Suggestions:
- scrambled eggs
- chopped fruits
- cream cheese
- peanut butter and jelly
- Nutella
- cooked meats IE ham, pepperoni, cooked bacon, canned meats of any kind leftover, tuna, boiled boneless chicken or rotisserie chicken off the bone
- shredded or sliced cheeses any kinds
- Garnish
- shredded lettuce
- chopped tomatoes, peppers, olives or other raw vegetables you like for garnishing the cooked hot pockets
- salad dressings, sour cream, taco sauce, marinara sauce, buffalo chicken sauce, barbecue sauce
- For Tortilla fillings using leftovers: leftover casseroles fillings, they need to be a thicker style IE chili, stews, as too much liquid will ruin the pockets.
- Always add cheeses to those fillings.
instructions:
How to cook Homemade Hot Pockets
- Instructions: All filled flour tortilla needs to be light oil sprayed before cooking
- Layout a tortilla, place up to 3 tablespoons in the center then fold sides to the middle creating a square pocket. Cook by one of the methods below.
- For Air Fried fill, fold seam side down, air fry on 400 for 7 minutes checking at 4 minutes to see if they are browned.
- For Baking or Toaster oven, fill, fold seam side down on parchment paper at 400 degrees 10 minutes.
- Optional: Microwave for 30 seconds, ut they will not brown.
- Note: For leftover casseroles fillings, they need to be a thicker style IE chili, stews, as too much liquid will ruin the pockets. Always add cheeses to those fillings.
- Quesadilla
- Any shredded cheeses, jalapeno peppers, olives or whatever cooked meats you like.
- Garnish after cooked with shredded lettuce, tomatoes. sour cream
- Steak and Beef or roast beef or corned beef from the deli
- Sliced leftover roast beef or steak can be used for Philly tortilla wraps just add onions, peppers, and cheeses.
- Beef with barbecue sauce
- Beef with Asian sauce and cheese
- Corned beef, thousand islands dressing, sauerkraut, swiss cheese
- Chicken Recipes:
- Rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken or leftover cooked turkey, even deli meats:
- Ceasar style wraps with dressing: cooked chicken shreds of Parmesan cheese and romaine lettuce
- Buffalo chicken hot pockets; cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese chopped and sharp cheddar
- Cordon Blue: ham, cheese, cooked chicken
- Chicken, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, fresh basil
- Chicken, alfredo sauce, a slice of cheese, bacon or ham
- Leftover Hamburgers and Hotdogs:
- Cheesedogs: Hotdogs sliced with shredded cheese or a dollop of chili for chili cheese dogs
- Hotdogs cut up with sauerkraut, Dubliner cheese shredded, spicy brown mustard
- Cheeseburgers, leftover hamburger cut up, shredded cheese, add some condiments of choice
- Pork Ideas:
- Shredded pulled pork hot pockets with barbecue sauce and shredded cheese
- Pork with apple slices, sharp cheddar
- Shredded pork with Asian sauce and shredded cheese of choice
- Sweet Things
- Nutella
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Slices of apples and caramel
- Fresh berries like raspberries or other fruit with cream cheese
- Diced peaches, pears with cream cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries
- Bananas, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
Calories
145
145
Fat (grams)
9
9
Carbs (grams)
6
6
Protein (grams)
4
4
low carb tortilla based ones with only 4g net carbs, each of these tortillas is packed with 3g of protein, 24% of your recommended daily intake of fiber, and has only 45 calorie
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